Magdalena Rola-Janicka

Magdalena Rola-Janicka is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Imperial College London's Business School, specializing in financial intermediation, political economy, and climate finance. She previously held positions at Tilburg University and completed her PhD at the University of Amsterdam. Her research explores the intersections of financial markets with environmental policy and governance structures.

Education:

• BSc in Economics and Business, University of Amsterdam (2010-2013)
• MPhil in Economics, Tinbergen Institute (2014-2016)
• PhD in Economics, University of Amsterdam (2016-2020)

Research Interests: Her work examines how financial systems interact with climate policy, political decision-making, and regulatory frameworks. Recent projects include analyzing carbon pricing mechanisms under financial constraints and the role of shareholder vs. citizen voting in public goods provision. She co-organizes conferences like the CEPR-Stigler Centre Political Economy of Finance series and the London FIT Network.

Awards:

• John L. Weinberg/IRRCI Research Paper Award (2025)
• ECB Lamfalussy Fellowship (2022)
• Best Job Market Paper in Finance Theory (2020)

Professional Activities: She serves as a referee for top journals like the Journal of Finance and Review of Financial Studies. Her organizing roles include the PolEconFin platform and the CEPR-Stigler Centre conference series. She has presented at institutions such as Duke University, the ECB, and the Bank of England.